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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.78, 22,312.83 and 9,095.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.78, 22,312.83 and 9,095.05 is: 12,551.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.78 : 22,312.83 = 9,095.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.78/22,312.83 = 9,095.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.78x = 22,312.83 × 9,095.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.78x = 202,936,304.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,936,304.49/16,168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,551.12

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